Preface |
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About This Course |
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This Book's Symbols and Conventions |
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Avid Systems and Computer Platforms |
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Copying the Files from Course CD-ROM |
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Creating Graphics for Avid Xpress DV 3.5 |
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Overview |
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Goals |
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Class Outline |
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Module 1: Preparing Still Graphics |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (7) |
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10 | (2) |
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Optional File Modifications |
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12 | (9) |
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Module 2: Importing and Exporting Still Graphics |
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Importing Still Graphic Files |
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3 | (5) |
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Changing the Duration of an Imported Still |
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8 | (1) |
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Exporting Still Frames from Avid Xpress DV |
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9 | (8) |
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Module 3: Creating Alpha Channels |
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Creating Alpha Channels with Adobe Photoshop |
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Using the Magic Wand Tool |
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4 | (9) |
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Touching Up a Previously Saved Alpha Channel |
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26 | (3) |
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Creating the Alpha Channels |
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Module 4: Editing with Alpha Channels |
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Importing Graphics with Alpha Channels |
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Modifying an Imported Matte Key's Contents |
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Using Alpha Channels in Effects |
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Using an Alpha Channel as a Custom Wipe |
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12 | (5) |
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Creating a Hold-Out Matte |
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Module 5: Using Photoshop Layers |
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2 | (3) |
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5 | (3) |
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Working with Multiple Layers |
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8 | (10) |
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18 | (1) |
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Importing Layered Files into Avid Xpress DV |
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19 | (6) |
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Creating a Safe Title/Action Grid Overlay |
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25 | (3) |
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Experimenting with Text Layers |
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Module 6: Creating Layer Styles and Actions |
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Creating Beveled Text and Graphics |
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2 | (3) |
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5 | (4) |
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9 | (3) |
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12 | (4) |
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Working with Layer Styles |
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Module 7: Preparing EPS and PDF Files for Import |
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Converting EPS and PDF Files |
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Module 8: Importing and Exporting Video |
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Additional Import and Export Options |
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2 | (10) |
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Importing Video and Animation |
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12 | (6) |
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Exporting Video as Quick Time |
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The Avid QuickTime Codecs |
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29 | (5) |
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Creating Video for Import |
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Appendix A: Preparing Video for the Internet |
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Preparing the Video for the Internet |
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2 | (1) |
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Preparing the Video for Export |
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2 | (1) |
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Preparing the Audio for Export |
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3 | (1) |
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4 | (2) |
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Preparing and Compressing the Movie |
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Setting the Video Encoding Options |
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16 | (3) |
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Setting the Audio Options |
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19 | (5) |
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24 | (1) |
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Index |
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